Stuck in Place - Martin Wiles

And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God. Titus 2:12 NLT

I’ve tried it at my home, a motel room, and a gym; I didn’t particularly appreciate being stuck in place at either spot.

For me, exercising in place is the supreme act of boredom. I once owned a treadmill and used it religiously. I placed it in the den so I could watch television while walking. I soon tired of the same scenery—or lack thereof. Then, I bought a stair climber, thinking this would provide a more strenuous workout. In the den, it went. Once again, boredom marched in. Going to a gym didn’t help, either. Though there were others around, the scenery was the same. I’ve even run and walked in place in a motel room if I was away on a business trip. 

Regardless of where I exercise, I’m stuck in place if I do it on a stationary machine. I also must endure the same scenery. Give me the outside. A place where my view changes frequently and is unlimited. A place where I can hear birds sing, watch geese waddle in the pond, and marvel at the various types of trees, wildflowers, and wildlife. A place where I can say I’ve moved from point A to B.

As exercising in place confines me, so I have sometimes felt stuck spiritually. I wasn’t necessarily dabbling in godless living or sinful pleasures. I wasn’t making any forward motion.

When we’re not moving forward spiritually or growing in our walk with God, we’re falling backward. God doesn’t want our journey with him to look like a yield graph of some popular stock. Instead, he desires a steady incline with no dips or plateaus. If we allow ourselves to get stuck in place, Satan will move in, steal our focus, and lead us into sinful areas.

Eagerly studying God’s Word for practical insights—not merely reading it because we always have—staying closely connected with fellow believers—not simply because of what they can do for us—and praying heartfelt, earnest prayers—not merely repeating words and phrases—will all move us from a stuck position and keep us on the incline.

Decide on one action that will prevent you from being spiritually stuck.

Father, keep me close to You and always on the move in my spiritual growth. 

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